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Breaking down the barriers to innovation - Civil Service Live 2009

People entering a conference Innovation in action was the overall theme at Civil Service Live 2009 (7-9 July, London Olympia).

This event was open and free to attend for all UK Civil Servants with sessions and discussions taking place on the subjects of collaboration, leadership, innovation, transformation and change. The first Civil Service Live in 2008 had over 6,000 visitors and was viewed as a great success.

The NAO had a significant presence at the event with a speech by the Comptroller and Auditor General Amyas Morse, innovation workshops and an exhibition stand.

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You can view the Comptroller and Auditor General's speech on the Civil Service Live website.

More on the resources available at Civil Service Live.

NAO expert staff were available to discuss our work on breaking down the barriers to innovation and to discuss how our practical insights could help provide better value for money for public services. We had staff with particular expertise available on the days listed below. Members of our recruitment team were also available each day.

Tuesday 7th July	Efficiency, Financial Management & Governance, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Sustainability
Wednesday 8th July	Efficiency, Strategic Partnerships, Sustainability
Thursday 9th July	Behaviour Change, Economics & Statistics, Efficiency, Private Finance, Regulation, Performance Measurement, Third Sector

For more information visit the Civil Service Live website.